Specialized Optical Substrates
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, specifically NUWC DIV NEWPORT, is soliciting quotes for Specialized Optical Substrates (Germanium windows) under a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order. This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by March 18, 2026, at 1400 EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the procurement of Germanium optical substrates, referred to as "Window D50.8*3mm", with specific technical requirements:
- CLIN 0001: 12 units of Germanium optical substrates without specialized coating.
- Technical Specs: F-number N=3, ΔN=0.5, Surface quality: 80-50.
- Dimensions: 50.8 mm diameter, 3 mm thick.
- CLIN 0002: 3 units of Germanium optical substrates with Anti-reflective (AR) + Diamond-like coating (DLC).
- Technical Specs before coating: F-number N=3, ΔN=0.5, Surface quality: 80-50.
- Technical Specs after coating: Average transmittance > 89% @ 8-12 µm.
- Dimensions: 50.8 mm diameter, 3 mm thick.
- CLIN 0003 OPTION: 12 units (same as CLIN 0001).
- CLIN 0004 OPTION: 3 units (same as CLIN 0002). All items must meet Government Minimum Specifications detailed in Attachment 1. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination, Newport, RI, with a required delivery date of July 31, 2026. Samples must be delivered by September 30, 2026.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 456130 – Optical Goods Retailers (Small Business Size Standard: $29,500,000).
- PSC: 6650 – Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components And Accessories.
- The government intends to award a single purchase order to the eligible, responsible offeror whose quote is the lowest price technically acceptable.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: March 18, 2026, at 1400 Eastern Standard Time (EST).
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to elizabeth.a.peckham2.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Quote Requirements: Price, payment terms, delivery terms, Offeror Point of Contact (including phone/email), Offeror CAGE Code, and Offeror SAM UEI. Include shipping costs in unit prices.
- Validity: Quotes must be valid for no less than 60 days from the due date.
- Technical Acceptability: Quoting required items in quantities and meeting minimum specifications, and demonstrated experience applying for and successfully receiving an export license.
- Past performance information from the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) will also be considered. Registration with SAM is required prior to award.
Key Dates & Contact
- Questions Due: March 16, 2026.
- Contact: Elizabeth Peckham (elizabeth.a.peckham2.civ@us.navy.mil, 401-832-8962).
Additional Notes
This solicitation is posted for less than fifteen days. The government's preferred payment method is credit card, or Electronic Payment through WAWF. Offerors should confirm if Government Purchase Card is acceptable and include any applicable surcharge. Numerous FAR and DFARS clauses apply.